Dayton plays a unique type of organic soul that defies all labels. A Native American by heritage, he calls on the enviroment around him for lyrics that speak to the deep parts of your heart. Growing up in the surf/skate/snow world has given him unique look into punk rock sensibility which he translates beautifully into his folky/bluegrassized pieces. Hicks qoutes " the whole punk thing really made sense to me - it was skateboarding - and that was pure to me. But I always knew I would come back to folk. I have spent my whole music career trying to replicate those warm summer nights sitting up listening to my Mom play the Clancy Brothers, Bob Dylan, and the Kingston Trio. Those nights were where I belonged - I always knew that". The stripped down essence of Hicks's work lets his abilities shine. Dayton states " I like to keep it kind of raw - I like to think I can take you to the places where I wrote the song when you hear it. The melody and the words are only vehicles for those autumn nights, self doubt, and sunset surf sessions I like to sing about." Dayton really tries to capture the little details that we let slip by us in life in his songs, " I'm a simple guy, I don't ask for much. Family, music, and surfing with my brothers - It's all I need, and I try to reflect that in my music". Whether it be on stage, on wax, on the street or in the water...Dayton Hicks will show you his heart and soul...he is the real McCoy.
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anyway, i just bought a crap load of stuff, so go get yours. it only takes a second and plus its free, so why the hell not. here it is again, www.goshopping4free.info
still eating mics..
i cut my teeth
chewing on these stacks of cash
get that
take that
diamonds and the handbag
creatures of the night
perverts on the rooftop check the flash
hey whats up, figured id turn you on to this site, click here to check it out. its somethin i use to get extra beer money for the weekend. you wont get filthy rich off it, but hey, are you gonna argue with someone handing you a hundred bucks or so every week?
might be heading out your way soon... met my twin sister on the road this fall, she lives in San Diego. Hope you had a nice holiday. This is a picture of Kalki, the projected tenth avatar of Vishnu. Hindu's have beleived for a long time that Visnu was Jesus and have a story of the second coming. This is their symbol for the god that would be christ.
Hey Dayton Hicks. This is Dayton Hicks. How's the man with the name? I'm going to be in Costa Mesa July 7 on tour with until we wake. Club Mesa if you are going to be out and about. So far the tour is going great and people seem to be digging the sound. Take care.
fuck yeah!!!! FISH TACOS!!!! I so will buy your cd... I mean fish tacos speaks to my heart... yummy yummy... that and fruit salad. If you need a groupie then go ahead and sign me up. PEACE OUT!
Dayton I really do like your music. I (honestly)believe from my heart it is better than that surfer dude, what's his name? I'm sincere, if that makes sense. J'adore vous
So I'm U.P. -ing it up at the Harbor with Dayton and his family and I'm completely blown away by this kid cranking out non-stop amazing new songs. I hope you can take that inspiration and discipline from Michigan and continue it when you're in LA. You sound great!
